Kort introduksjon til temaet.

Features of global circulation: 

Explain the main features of the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans and their temporal (diurnal, seasonal, annual) variability.



Regional and local climates: Explain the factors that determine regional and local climates.



Classification and description of climates: Describe the techniques for classifying the climate, including the Köppen method.



Local climate: Describe the climatology and seasonal changes of the region of responsibility and the climatic trend in that region.



Climate variability and climate change: State the difference between climate variability and climate change; describe the basic concepts behind the greenhouse effect; describe the effect and the basic science involved in human-induced climate change; outline the basis for climate predictions.

Seasonal forecasts: Outline the process and scientific basis for making seasonal forecasts Ikke nødvendig relevant, men nyttig å ha med noe kort om dette siden konsulenter breifer/støtter forsvar mfl og disse kan ha spørsmål om sesongvarsler

Climate data: Describe how climate data are captured, collected and qualitycontrolled in the region of responsibility.

Climate statistics: Describe how climate data are analyzed in terms of their distribution (for example, frequency and cumulative frequency), central tendency and variation

Key products and services: Describe the key products and services based on climate information provided to the public and other users.